Final word on ideal plate

Now remember, it does you no good to eat a half plate of veggies if you cooke them in butter, add fat-back etc. In addition, you should not leave the skin on the chicken or fry it. No gravy, or butter on the starch.
I typically grill the chicken, and cook the veggies in a small amount of olive oil. I like to add dry seasoning like "Mrs Dash". I usually cook brown rice in 99% fat free chicken broth and I always add mushrooms.